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Sep 19
4 min

The Golden Wonder of Maharashtra: Global Vipassana Pagoda

The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a Buddhist meditation center. This architectural marvel was built in India to spread Buddhist teachings.

Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Sub-Sects of Jainism- Digambara and Shvetambara

Divya Balvally

Sep 5
4 min

Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Sub-Sects of Jainism- Digambara and Shvetambara

Jainism is divided into Digambara and Shvetmabara. Although both sects agree on the basic Jain ideas, they differ on some grounds...

50 lesser-known facts about the legendary musician Tansen

Pratha

Aug 30
4 min

50 lesser-known facts about the legendary musician Tansen

Check out some quick facts on the legendary musician Tansen.

Prerana Thakur

Aug 20
5 min

7 Beautiful Pottery Traditions in India

With the rapid decline of the handicraft industry, pottery-making has become a rare art. Check out rare pottery traditions in India.

The Dark Secrets of the Himalayan Skeleton Lake

Khushi M

Aug 2
4 min

The Dark Secrets of the Himalayan Skeleton Lake

Nestled deep within the picturesque Himalayan horizons, the mysterious Skeleton Lake holds a grim secret - under its crystal clear water...

The Hindu Philosophy of Matsya Nyaya and its Contemporary Relevance

Prerana Thakur

Jul 20
4 min

The Hindu Philosophy of Matsya Nyaya and its Contemporary Relevance

Read more about the meaning of the ancient Indian principle Matsyanyaya described in the Arthashastra by Chanakya (Kautilya).

International Representation of Lord Ganesha

Prerana Thakur

Jul 6
5 min

International Representation of Lord Ganesha

In various parts of Asia, different cultures revere Hindu Lord Ganesha differently. Check out the global representation of Lord Ganesha here

7 Life-Lessons We Can Learn From Lord Hanuman

Ria Kanchan

Jun 12
4 min

7 Life-Lessons We Can Learn From Lord Hanuman

Besides being known as a devotee of Lord Rama, Hanuman is the embodiment of power, wisdom, tact, and humility. Read more about him here.

What is the Significance of Teej festival in India?

Ria Kanchan

Mar 29
4 min

What is the Significance of Teej festival in India?

Teej is a Hindu festival that celebrates the onset of monsoon and is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Click here to read more.

Extinct Indian Languages and their Impact on Society

Khushi Makasare

Mar 22
3 min

Extinct Indian Languages and their Impact on Society

Read all about extinct and endangered Indian languages and steps taken to revive them.

On Feminism and Kali Maa: Why You Should Consider Taking the Middle Ground

Pratha

Mar 15
3 min

On Feminism and Kali Maa: Why You Should Consider Taking the Middle Ground

The female is a celebrated figure in Hinduism. Through the feminist lens, Kali is an icon of a bold woman that the world fears...

How can the Yogic philosophy of Panch Koshas help you maintain physical and mental well-being?

Khushi Makasare

Oct 31, 2022
4 min

How can the Yogic philosophy of Panch Koshas help you maintain physical and mental well-being?

The 5 Panch Koshas and Ayurvedic therapies interlace in many areas! Read to find out more about how this spiritual practice can benefit you.

The political significance of Ambedkar statues in India

Prerana Thakur

Oct 13, 2022
3 min

The political significance of Ambedkar statues in India

Read more about the cultural significance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statues and how they represent the issue of Dalit rights.

Rukhmabai Raut: India's First Female Practicing Doctor and the Harbinger of Age of Consent Act

Prerana Thakur

Jun 17, 2022
5 min

Rukhmabai Raut: India's First Female Practicing Doctor and the Harbinger of Age of Consent Act

Read about Rukhmabai, a child bride, who became India’s first practicing female doctor & helped in establishing the Age of Consent Act.

How did the arrival of Portuguese traders in India affect our economy, politics, and culture?

Akshita Rana

Jun 10, 2022
5 min

How did the arrival of Portuguese traders in India affect our economy, politics, and culture?

Read how the arrival of Portuguese trader Vasco Da Gama served as a turning point in Indian economic, cultural, and political history.

8 Unusual Museums in India You May Not Know About

Ria Kanchan

Jun 3, 2022
5 min

8 Unusual Museums in India You May Not Know About

From a museum of witchcraft to that of brooms, India is home to several bizarre places. Take a look at some of them right here!

8 Must-Watch ‘Stories by Rabindranath Tagore’

Akshita Rana

May 11, 2022
5 min

8 Must-Watch ‘Stories by Rabindranath Tagore’

Here's a list of some empowering tales by Rabindranath Tagore as represented by Anurag Basu in Epic series 'Stories by Rabindranath Tagore.'

How do Different Indian Religions Perceive Mental Health and Therapy?

Prerana Thakur

Apr 23, 2022
5 min

How do Different Indian Religions Perceive Mental Health and Therapy?

Explore the relationship between religion and mental health as well as how different Indian religions perceive mental well-being and therapy

The Journey of Ghazal from Persia to the Indian Subcontinent

Divya Balvally

Jan 22, 2022
3 min

The Journey of Ghazal from Persia to the Indian Subcontinent

Read how ghazals travelled from Persia to the Indian subcontinent and how the Indian culture influenced its structure.

Notion of Purity and Pollution in Hinduism

Prerana Thakur

Jan 15, 2022
4 min

Notion of Purity and Pollution in Hinduism

Learn about concepts of purity and pollution, and how they lead to discriminatory practises in Hinduism.

Divya Balvally

Jan 8, 2022
3 min

The Healing Power of Mandalas

Apart from their visual appeal, Manadalas are used in Buddhism and Hindusim because of their healing powers. What are they? Find out here.

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